The Village is in the process of updating its zoning ordinance. It is a pithy 164 page document. It is currently open for your comments. The cover page of the document, written by the Nyack Zoning Code Revision Committee, says that “EACH and EVERY comment received by the Committee, whether incorporated or not in the final draft, will be appended to the draft for the Village Board’s review and consideration.”

All comments are due by August 1, 2008. You can email your comments to the Village Building Department.

View the proposed ordinance and maps:

• Zoning Ordinance
• Zoning Map
• View Protection Corridor Map

The Riverspace Board presented a bold vision for a revitalized downtown Nyack Thursday night, presenting a $100 million plan for a “public spirited…community fueled” retail, commercial and residential development to replace the current arts center. The new plan includes two parking garages, a public piazza, a new arts center and new a restored street grid. Continue reading →

Many households generate more recyclables than general trash. The Village of Nyack is great at carting away trash, but has hired out recyclables to Miele Sanitation, a New Jersey firm which only does it twice a month. That can be a drag if you miss the day and have to go 4-5 weeks without pickup. Continue reading →

If we only knew how dangerous thermometers were when we were young!

If you still have an old-style thermometer, you can get a free one from Rockland County by turning in yours in. More info at www.rocklandrecycles.com/authority/thermometer.html.

If you live on a corner lot in the Village, and plant shrubs in your front yard, you could be cited by the Building Department(Article 5, Section 59-20 B of the Village Code).  The short version is, if you plant shrubs taller than 2 1/2 feet, within 30 FEET of the corner, you’re in violation.

Thirty feet may be your whole property. Maybe that makes sense in a suburban setting with large properties, but not in Nyack’s compact village. The Village likely did what often happens which is to take boiler plate language created by engineers for suburban development that focuses on vehicular safety, not pedestians.  One of the primary assets of Nyack is it’s centuries old compact development which makes it walkable.

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In November of 2007, Nyack hired Dean Dykeman to conduct a tree inspection for village’s 300+ trees. (see PDF Report)

The contract was for only $3,000 so it was a “drive-by” visual inspection with no measuring, borings, etc.

The report suggested removing about 20 trees and dozens in dire need of pruning.

The report suggest the Village needs a tree management plan including:

• Annual Inspection of all village trees
• Development of a tree removal and replanting program
• An annual budget for tree care
• Designation of a certified arborist to help manage the village trees

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Ever wonder how to get rid of your pile of batteries, your old paint cans, computer, oil, etc.? Rockland County has a facility to take all your old electronics and nasty substances.

It’s located on Firemen’s Memorial Drive in Pomona, right off of Exit 12 of the Palisades. Click on the image to view details on what items are accepted and times the facility is open.

Written by Nan Gunderson for the Nyack Villager 

Did you know that residents are responsible for replacing the curbs adjacent to their property line? Did you know the Village of Nyack has a program that splits the cost of replacing a crumbling curb?

How this works-First, you need to get on the list kept by John Cincotta, the Village Treasurer. When your name comes to the top of the list, you are notified and the village arranges for a contractor to come and do the work. The village splits the cost with you, each paying 50%.

The catch-There is a limited amount of money in the village coffers for this program each year, so the wait can be a long one. You may choose to replace the curb yourself at your own expense.